“Ascetic” in Japanese
Short answer
Ascetic in Japanese is “行者” (gyouja). Full meaning: ascetic, pilgrim, devotee; temple helper.
Other ways to say “Ascetic” in Japanese
苦行者
kugyousha ascetic
禁欲者
kin'yokusha ascetic
禁欲主義者
kin'yokushugisha ascetic, stoic
ギョウジャ
gyouja ascetic, pilgrim, devotee; temple helper
ぎょうじゃ
gyouja ascetic, pilgrim, devotee; temple helper
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